RULES OF THUMB: HOW TO NOT TURN TOPICS INTO FLAMEWARS
RULES OF THUMB: HOW TO NOT TURN TOPICS INTO FLAMEWARS
1. Don't point fingers.
Pointing fingers is absolutely unneccessary. If you disagree about something, see rule 2.
2. Remember that OPINIONS are PERSONAL.
You can't just say, for example "game X is bad". However, both "I hate (insert strengthening words) game X" and "I think that game X is horrible" are a lot more passable. Even better if you say something like "I hate game X because I don't like the graphics and it has far too many glitches and lag for my taste". Which raises the next rule...
3. EXPLAIN your opinion.
For the love of Wonderland, PLEASE do so. Or try to do so at least. An unexplained opinion is a flamebait for those who ignore rule 2. Don't be a flamebait. You know you don't want to.
4. Use [sarc][/sarc] for sarcasm.
You'll be surprised how hard it is to understand what IS sarcasm and what ISN'T when you can't hear HOW a phrase is said, when you lack intonation. And a misunderstood sarcasm can raise flamewars VERY easily.
5. NEVA RITE LIK THIZ
There are a few exceptions to this rule, but if you want to use it, use it carefully. Even "u" instead of "you" can be grating on the nerves, and for some people (mostly those who ignore rule 1) it's also a flamebait. Don't be a flamebait.
6. Don't insult a person for no reason.
Don't cuss at people who didn't deserve it. Unreasonable cussing is also a huge flamebait.
7. If someone is wrong and it's not a matter of opinion, but a fact, PLEASE be nice, when proving a person wrong.
Just be calm and nice to each other, OK?
8. Don't be a flamebait.
Just don't. There's no reason to. If you follow these rules, you probably won't be one.
9. Ignore flamebaits.
There're posts which practially scream outloud "war begun, get ready for a huge, flaming fight!" But can a fight happen, when there's nobody to fight against?? No. If everybody ignores a flamebait, it'll eventually die out.
10. Don't post nonsense.
First of all, it's annoying. Second, it's the biggest flamebait ever in the world. Third, it's annoying. I hope you don't need more reasons, do you?
More to come as I think of it...
Pointing fingers is absolutely unneccessary. If you disagree about something, see rule 2.
2. Remember that OPINIONS are PERSONAL.
You can't just say, for example "game X is bad". However, both "I hate (insert strengthening words) game X" and "I think that game X is horrible" are a lot more passable. Even better if you say something like "I hate game X because I don't like the graphics and it has far too many glitches and lag for my taste". Which raises the next rule...
3. EXPLAIN your opinion.
For the love of Wonderland, PLEASE do so. Or try to do so at least. An unexplained opinion is a flamebait for those who ignore rule 2. Don't be a flamebait. You know you don't want to.
4. Use [sarc][/sarc] for sarcasm.
You'll be surprised how hard it is to understand what IS sarcasm and what ISN'T when you can't hear HOW a phrase is said, when you lack intonation. And a misunderstood sarcasm can raise flamewars VERY easily.
5. NEVA RITE LIK THIZ
There are a few exceptions to this rule, but if you want to use it, use it carefully. Even "u" instead of "you" can be grating on the nerves, and for some people (mostly those who ignore rule 1) it's also a flamebait. Don't be a flamebait.
6. Don't insult a person for no reason.
Don't cuss at people who didn't deserve it. Unreasonable cussing is also a huge flamebait.
7. If someone is wrong and it's not a matter of opinion, but a fact, PLEASE be nice, when proving a person wrong.
Just be calm and nice to each other, OK?
8. Don't be a flamebait.
Just don't. There's no reason to. If you follow these rules, you probably won't be one.
9. Ignore flamebaits.
There're posts which practially scream outloud "war begun, get ready for a huge, flaming fight!" But can a fight happen, when there's nobody to fight against?? No. If everybody ignores a flamebait, it'll eventually die out.
10. Don't post nonsense.
First of all, it's annoying. Second, it's the biggest flamebait ever in the world. Third, it's annoying. I hope you don't need more reasons, do you?
More to come as I think of it...
Rest in peace, Kym. I hardly knew ya.
Rest in peace, Marinus. A bright star, you were ahead of me on my own tracks of thought. I miss you.
Rest in peace, Marinus. A bright star, you were ahead of me on my own tracks of thought. I miss you.
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I don't really think it's a problem cause we cannot delete posts now in this forum. So if you posted a wrong reply in a wrong topic,and you deleted that post,will that REALLY be a flamebait?I don't think so.Muzozavr wrote:Think of them as guidelines of what NOT to do. Just don't.
And provocative posts like this one of yours are also a big flamebait.
Ya know meh real thing..no need to hide.
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Re: RULES OF THUMB: HOW TO NOT TURN TOPICS INTO FLAMEWARS
well, nonsense is bad,but randomness is what Offtopic is for.Muzozavr wrote:
10. Don't post nonsense.
First of all, it's annoying. Second, it's the biggest flamebait ever in the world. Third, it's annoying. I hope you don't need more reasons, do you?
PS:I ALWAYS try to not turn topics into flamewars but, that is hard when my everyday life is like a flamewar.
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A flamebait is a post or in super-rare worst case a person which provokes a flamewar, as a red shirt provokes a bull. (OK, I know that it's the movement, and not the color, but you get it) Sometimes it's intentional, sometimes not. In all cases, you should try to avoid of making a flamebait-like post, or (gasp!) being a flamebait-like person. Usually this shouldn't be too hard, but everyone makes slip-ups.
Rest in peace, Kym. I hardly knew ya.
Rest in peace, Marinus. A bright star, you were ahead of me on my own tracks of thought. I miss you.
Rest in peace, Marinus. A bright star, you were ahead of me on my own tracks of thought. I miss you.
This deserves a bump.
Check this out:
List of annoying words and phrases
Some were left out, and a few are strictly about game design and coding (which I don't really have a clue about) but most of them are generic. Unless you want to use them for comedy, think twice.
Check this out:
List of annoying words and phrases
Some were left out, and a few are strictly about game design and coding (which I don't really have a clue about) but most of them are generic. Unless you want to use them for comedy, think twice.
Rest in peace, Kym. I hardly knew ya.
Rest in peace, Marinus. A bright star, you were ahead of me on my own tracks of thought. I miss you.
Rest in peace, Marinus. A bright star, you were ahead of me on my own tracks of thought. I miss you.
ok, let me tell you this right now. about the "you"and"u" thing, sometimes if people like me are in a hurry to post, and they mess up bigtime if they type fast, it is just better to say "u" than "you", but if you do, say sorry later.
Don't judge a person by his look,but his heart
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Re: RULES OF THUMB: HOW TO NOT TURN TOPICS INTO FLAMEWARS
5. NEVA RITE LIK THIZ
There are a few exceptions to this rule, but if you want to use it, use it carefully. Even "u" instead of "you" can be grating on the nerves, and for some people (mostly those who ignore rule 1) it's also a flamebait. Don't be a flamebait.
I absolutely agree with you. It's not a chat room, or a texto on a cellular phone. But some abreviations are cool to use. Anyway mistyping can also be the reason.
There are a few exceptions to this rule, but if you want to use it, use it carefully. Even "u" instead of "you" can be grating on the nerves, and for some people (mostly those who ignore rule 1) it's also a flamebait. Don't be a flamebait.
I absolutely agree with you. It's not a chat room, or a texto on a cellular phone. But some abreviations are cool to use. Anyway mistyping can also be the reason.
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THOSE. ARE. NOT WORTH. STARTING. A. WAR. OVER.Muzozavr wrote:List of annoying words and phrases
Some were left out, and a few are strictly about game design and coding (which I don't really have a clue about) but most of them are generic. Unless you want to use them for comedy, think twice.
Of course they aren't worth starting a war over. But some people do. So... just to be on the safe side...DEEMAN223344 wrote:THOSE. ARE. NOT WORTH. STARTING. A. WAR. OVER.Muzozavr wrote:List of annoying words and phrases
Some were left out, and a few are strictly about game design and coding (which I don't really have a clue about) but most of them are generic. Unless you want to use them for comedy, think twice.
Rest in peace, Kym. I hardly knew ya.
Rest in peace, Marinus. A bright star, you were ahead of me on my own tracks of thought. I miss you.
Rest in peace, Marinus. A bright star, you were ahead of me on my own tracks of thought. I miss you.